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Liverpool’s Downing thinking about Man United clash during international break
Whereas England are preparing to face Montenegro in another UEFA Euro 2012 qualifier, some have their mind set on what will happen at Anfield in nine days.
Club football will only resume next weekend across the best-ranked European countries. In England, Liverpool’s lunch time kick-off against Manchester United is expected to capture the most followers on match-day 8 of the season. Stewart Downing is already looking at his side’s chances ahead of the encounter. On Thursday, he told the press in England:
“We've been creating chances and I think there will be a day soon when we put all of them away and we'll have a big win over somebody.
“But it's good to see the fans are enjoying the way we're trying to play. Fans want to be entertained, see goals and forward players attacking. It's nice when you can do that.
Liverpool’s furious Agger on Reds’ defense: Can’t we keep a clean sheet at least?
Liverpool’s defense has been terrible this summer, and though it doesn’t mean much since the games are not competitive, Daniel Agger insists that the Merseyside Reds need to take things seriously now.
Liverpool’s supporters have had their hopes boosted by the arrival of more signings this summer. Midfielders Charlie Adam, Stewart Downing, Jordan Henderson have been welcomed at Anfield to boost Liverpool’s attacking options from the wings and center of the field. Indeed, the revolution under Kenny Dalglish is expected to get hotter next season. However, Liverpool’s Daniel Agger fears that the club will suffer from a new problem: its defense. In 5 club friendly matches, the Merseyside Reds have let in as many as 15 goals.
In their latest results, they lost 3-0 to Hull City and allowed 3 more goals against Valerenga in a 3-3 draw in Norway. Agger revealed his fury while speaking to reporters as ESPN could quote:
Tommy Smith praises Liverpool’s acquisition of winger Stewart Downing
This summer looks bright for Liverpool with winger Stewart Downing set to rule in the left flank next season.
Liverpool have gone more British with the signing of Stewart Downing from Aston Villa recently and club icon Tommy Smith is delighted with this. The “Anfield Iron” has praised Kenny Dalglish’s efforts to revive Liverpool’s old style of football where wingers had a lot of impact.“You need that kind of quality in wide areas and hopefully Downing can provide that for Liverpool over the coming years,” Tommy Smith told Liverpoolfc.tv.
The Merseyside Reds already acquired English player Andy Carroll earlier this year but the young striker was denied a great debut due to injury worries.
Transfer News: Clichy Joins Manchester City, Liverpool Set To Get Downing
Players in Europe are switching directions as there’s more action on the transfer market.
The 2011 Copa America, the FIFA Women’s World Cup and other summer international tournaments have stolen football fans’ attention. However, there is still room for catchy headlines when it comes to transfer issues. In fact, nothing is calm on the transfer market as clubs are getting seriously busy.The story of the day highlights the completion of Gael Clichy’s move from Arsenal to Manchester City. The French international arrived at Eastlands on Monday and passed a medical to make his £7M move a done deal. Within the next 48 hours, Clichy is expected to officially become a Manchester City player as the Sky Blues’ haven’t got enough of spending.
England Vs Switzerland: I Feared For My National Team Future - Stewart Downing
Despite breaking his foot two years ago, Downing has forced himself back into the England squad although he did admit that he feared for his future.
Aston Villa midfielder Stewart Downing is now a happy man, having pegged himself back into the England squad after the 26 year-old admitted that a foot injury two years ago could have brought an end to his international football chances.Downing made his debut back in 2005 but inconsistency and injuries saw him being left out of the frail. But his good form for Aston Villa has seen him force his way back into contention for a spot in the national team.
"When I was injured for a long time and missed a lot of football and England games, other people came in and took their chance. Credit to them. For me, personally, it wasn't good.
England vs Ghana Report
A superb injury time goal by Asamoah Gyan earned Ghana a 1-1 draw against England in an international friendly at Wembley Stadium.
Liverpool striker Andrew Carroll had given England a first half lead, before Sunderland’s Gyan leveled matters with a fine solo strike in added time.The game was an entertaining affair and the tone was set early as both teams had early scoring chances. First Dominic Adiyiah was released before being denied by Joe Hart in the England goal, before Ashley Young forced a good save from Richard Kingson.
England then created another chance when Stewart Downing crossed to his Aston Villa teammate Young, but the winger fired against the crossbar when it seemed easier to score. Ghana soon threatened at the other end, and a Sulley Muntari free kick was met by Adiyiah, only for Hart to keep the scores level with an athletic save.